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An Incentive Gift Card Conundrum that Persists

Sales and Marketing Management

But why do so many corporate users continue to purchase in bulk at retail and pass up the benefits of using an incentive gift card supplier? The post An Incentive Gift Card Conundrum that Persists appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Incentive Gift Cards Continue to Delight

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: SMM Research from the Incentive Gift Card Council (IGCC) and the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) shows the majority of U.S. they can be used for both short-term and long-term incentive efforts?—?adds A lot of channel programs use a reloadable prepaid card as their incentive mechanism. businesses?—?fully

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Smart Incentive Gift Card Shoppers Steer Clear of Retail Outlets

Sales and Marketing Management

Many companies continue to spend thousands of dollars at retail outlets sourcing these rewards. Many companies continue to spend thousands of dollars at retail outlets sourcing these rewards. There is a much more sensible way to save money on volume purchases and gain extras services at the same time.

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6 Marketing Strategies for B2B Customer Retention

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Serena Dorf Business-to-business marketing is one of the most challenging facets of the marketing industry. Businesses aren't like retail customers. B2B marketing is more technical than B2C. In classic marketing, the goal is to meet the expectations that you’ve set. Is preventing defection even possible?

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Firing Up the Revenue Engine Post-Crisis

Sales and Marketing Management

Now more than ever, sales and marketing leaders should be looking to bolster those strategic partnerships in meaningful ways to solidify their channel. ENABLE: Sales and Marketing Enablement Must Look, Feel and Perform Differently. According to a recent survey conducted by The 2112 Group , channel marketing budgets are holding fast.

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With a transient workforce is there still team spirit?

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Paul Gordon, Senior Vice President Sales, Rymax Marketing Services, Inc. It’s critical that the rewards offered in incentive programs are highly desirable. As the leading loyalty marketing provider, Rymax offers over 15,000 products from more than 350 sought-after brands, such as Michael Kors, Sonos and Thule.

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Sales Training Games and Goals: 4 Steps to Successfully Motivate Retail Employees

Sales Hacker

When setting sales goals for your retail employees — or for any employee, really — there are usually two things to keep in mind: Those goals need to be realistic and clearly defined. What drives your retail employees to achieve the goals you set for them? The market potential and trends. Step 1: Set a SMART goal structure.

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